Small Caps Surge: 3 Stocks Driving the Unexpected Recovery
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Sep 16 2025
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Economic Concerns and Small Cap Performance: Despite troubling economic indicators like job data and inflation, the Russell 2000 index has outperformed larger indices, gaining 8.1% since August 11, indicating a potential bullish sentiment among investors in small stocks.
Key Small Cap Stocks: Notable small cap stocks include Mineralys Therapeutics, which saw a 140% rise due to insider buying and positive earnings; Vita Coco, which jumped 22% after beating sales estimates; and Oklo Inc, a utility company with a 1300% increase over the past year, driven by new projects and favorable ratings.
Analyst Views on IWM
Wall Street analysts forecast IWM stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for IWM is USD with a low forecast of USD and a high forecast of USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
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About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
